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How Much Do Threshold Ramps Cost in 2026?

Updated October 18, 2026 · By the Aging in Place Grants research desk · How we research

Threshold ramps for doorways and sliding-door tracks usually cost $50 to $230 each, and most people install them without a contractor.

Quick answer

$54 to $230 typical, each

Full range we found: $50 to $500.

Programs that often help: State Assistive Technology Programs: Try, Borrow, Reuse and Finance Equipment, Centers for Independent Living: Disability-Led Help to Stay Home, Area Agencies on Aging: Home Repair and Modification Help, Nonprofit Home Repair Programs for Older Adults (Rebuilding Together, Habitat and More), Medicaid Waivers That Pay for Home Modifications, Deducting Home Modifications as a Medical Expense (IRS Publication 502)

Small lips at doorways cause a lot of trouble. A raised sill, a sliding-door track or a half-inch step between rooms can catch a walker wheel, stop a wheelchair or trip someone who shuffles. A threshold ramp smooths that bump for not much money.

Threshold ramp cost at a glance

  • HomeGuide lists threshold ramps at $50 to $450 each 1.
  • Angi lists them at $50 to $500 2.
  • We checked one retailer's EZ-ACCESS line in October 2026. Aluminum modular threshold ramps ran from $54 for under 1.25 inches of rise to $217 for about 6 inches. Rubber models ran about $120 to $230 3.

The higher ends of the HomeGuide and Angi ranges include bigger ramps and professional fitting.

Ramp Rise Price (Oct 2026)
Aluminum modular 0.75 – 1.25 in $54
Aluminum modular 1.75 – 2.25 in $99
Aluminum modular 2.75 – 3.25 in $122
Aluminum modular 3.75 – 4.25 in $143
Aluminum modular 5.75 – 6.25 in $217
Rubber portable, 40 in wide 1.5 in about $120 – $132
Rubber portable, 43 in wide 2.5 in about $210 – $214

Prices above are from MobilityMart's EZ-ACCESS listings 3. Retail prices change often.

Rubber vs. aluminum

Rubber

Rubber ramps are heavy and very grippy. Handi-Ramp says they install without drilling, conform to uneven surfaces and can be notched around door jambs. It rates its rubber models up to 850 pounds 4. They work well at front doors and between rooms where the ramp will stay put.

Aluminum

Aluminum ramps are lighter and easier to move. Handi-Ramp notes some have adjustable legs for uneven sills, and raised-button surfaces for grip in wet weather 4. They are a good choice when you need to take the ramp along or move it between doors.

Plastic modular

Some plastic modular ramps lock together and are made for very small rises, often only an inch or two.

How to choose the right ramp

  1. Measure the rise. Measure from the floor to the top of the sill, on the side where the chair or walker will start.
  2. Measure the width. Most interior doors take a ramp about 32 to 36 inches wide. Patio doors and front doors may need wider.
  3. Check the door swing. Make sure the door still opens and closes over the ramp.
  4. Check both edges. The low edge should sit flat on the floor with no lip. The top edge should meet the sill without a gap.
  5. Think about who uses it. A power chair is heavy. Check the weight rating.

For rises over a few inches, a threshold ramp gets steep. At that point a longer modular ramp may be safer. See our wheelchair ramp cost guide for those.

DIY or hire a pro?

Most threshold ramps are DIY. Many simply sit in place. Some aluminum models screw down for a firm fit. A pro is useful when the sill is uneven, the floor is damaged, or the ramp must be built into a deck or porch. Permits are not normally needed for a removable threshold ramp.

Who can help pay

Threshold ramps are cheap, but help is still out there.

  • State assistive technology programs often lend or reuse small ramps and let you try before you buy.
  • Centers for Independent Living can advise on ramp type and sometimes supply one.
  • Area Agencies on Aging and nonprofit repair groups may add threshold ramps during a home safety visit.
  • Medicaid waivers can cover small home changes for people who qualify.
  • Tax deduction: The IRS lists changes to the areas in front of entrances and exits among disability home changes that can count as medical expenses 5.

Bottom line

Expect to spend $50 to $230 on a threshold ramp that fits your rise. Measure carefully, choose rubber for a ramp that stays put or aluminum for one you move, and check with your state assistive technology program before buying.

Common questions

What is a threshold ramp?

A short wedge-shaped ramp that bridges a small rise, such as a raised door sill, a sliding-door track or a step-down between rooms. Most cover rises of a few inches.

Rubber or aluminum: which is better?

Rubber ramps are heavy, grippy, need no drilling and conform to uneven floors. Handi-Ramp rates its rubber models to 850 pounds. Aluminum ramps are lighter and easier to move, and some have adjustable legs for uneven sills.

How much does a pro charge to install one?

HomeGuide lists threshold ramps at $50 to $450 each and Angi at $50 to $500, which includes some professional installs. Many people skip the installer because most ramps simply set in place.

What rise height do I need?

Measure from the floor to the top of the sill on the side you will roll up from. Buy a ramp rated for that rise; for example, EZ-ACCESS sells aluminum modular ramps in steps from under 1 inch up to about 6 inches of rise.

Sources

  1. How Much Does a Wheelchair Ramp Cost? (2026) — HomeGuide. Checked October 18, 2026.
  2. How Much Does a Wheelchair Ramp Cost? [2026 Data] — Angi. Checked October 18, 2026.
  3. EZ-ACCESS threshold ramps (product listing) — MobilityMart (retail listing). Checked October 18, 2026.
  4. Rubber vs Aluminum Threshold Ramps — Handi-Ramp. Checked October 18, 2026.
  5. Publication 502 (2025), Medical and Dental Expenses — Internal Revenue Service. Checked October 18, 2026.